The Core i5-13600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-540. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-13600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 65 vs 73 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-540
The Core i5-13600 is better in every way
Core i5-13600 vs Core i3-540 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Average FPS
166
79%
Min 1% FPS
112
81%
Price, $
$98.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Core i5-13600 vs Core i3-540 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600 vs Core i3-540 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600 vs Core i3-540 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.7 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-540
Jan 7th, 2010
Cores
2-core
14%
L3 Cache
4 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.07 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-540 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
| $255.00 | MSRP | $133.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
65 W | Power Consumption | 73 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
| No | Overclockable | No |
